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Darien Police say they stopped a vehicle that was missing a front license plate on Old Kings Highway North on Monday, June 24 around 11:45 a.m.
Further investigation revealed that the registration plate of the vehicle, a 2014 Toyota Corolla, actually belonged on an Acura, police say.
The vehicle was determined to be unregistered, and the license plate being used belonged on another vehicle owned by the driver, identified as Nathan Leon, 72, of Bridgeport, according to police.
Before towing the vehicle, officers took inventory and allegedly discovered a white powder in four wax folds and straws with a white powdery residue.
The white powder weighed 1.18 grams and tested positive for cocaine, police say.
Leon was arrested and charged with the following:
- Possession of narcotics
- Improper use of marker plate
- Operation of an unregistered motor vehicle
- Failure to properly display plates
Leon was issued a $500 bond and is scheduled to appear at Stamford Superior Court on Monday, July 8.
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